Senior Community Connector & Support Guide

Making Space Charity; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stream - Wage access

Electric Car Scheme

Bravo Benefits

Health service discounts

Up to 28 days holidays

Holiday purchase/sell

Learning portal access

Career progression opportunities

Travel schemes

Pension scheme

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Making Space Charity in Peterborough seeks a Community Navigator to support older adults in Cambridgeshire to live well and connect with local services. You will provide guidance, information and emotional support via face-to-face, phone, video and email contacts, helping reduce isolation.

The role requires an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work toward) and experience assessing needs and creating action plans. 16 hours per week at £14.94 per hour.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards) is required.
• Previous experience assessing needs and producing plans to meet outcomes is essential.
• Personal values should align with Making Space values.

Responsibilities

• Address the rising needs of older adults by connecting them with local services and emotional support.
• Provide one-to-one guidance and information using face-to-face, telephone, virtual and email/text methods.
• Link people to services, community groups and signpost to suitable resources.

Skills

One-to-one guidance

Needs assessment

Signposting

Strong communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Making Space Charity in Peterborough seeks a Community Navigator to support older adults in Cambridgeshire to live well and connect with local services. You will provide guidance, information and emotional support via face-to-face, phone, video and email contacts, helping reduce isolation.

The role requires an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work toward) and experience assessing needs and creating action plans. 16 hours per week at £14.94 per hour.